The hair...the attitude...the artistic genius.
Whether you like him or not, Marcel's character and the controversy that always seems to swirl around it makes him one of the most recognizable cheftestants in Top Chef history.
Marcel figuratively and literally brings something to the table that most other contestants could only dream of. With his background in molecular gastronomy, Marcel routinely bent, broke, and re-created the culinary laws of physics as he impressed the judges all season long, leading up to the Season 2 finale, where he eventually lost to Ilan.
But with the praise comes the criticism. His constant bickering with fellow Season 2 contestants (not to mention his argument with Fabio on the Top Chef reunion dinner) and his DUI arrest in 2008 has given Marcel the label of a rebel.
But this post isn't about who he was in Season 2, it is about why he will win Season 8. With this cast of big personalities (Dale T, Spike, Mike Isabella, etc.) Marcel will have plenty of opportunities to let his attitude loose. My guess though, is that he is tired of being portrayed in this light and chooses this season to temper his attitude and focus on the food long enough to win Season 8.
Forecasted Rivalry: Marcel vs. Richard
Arguably the two most acclaimed molecular gastronomists in Top Chef history. This feud could heat up fast, especially if Wylie Dufresne appears as a guest judge again.
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